Dosing pumps and lights

[goody]

I recently bought a used RK2. I read the manual and have my lights on #4 and #8 outlets (6 t5 bulbs on 2 ballasts). I also started using dosing pumps for my 2 part solution for Alk and Ca. This is where my problem lies.

I tested the pumps and they were shutting off and coming on according to my settings on Multi timer. After one week, I noticed my alk and ca were being used up too quickly. These pumps are on #5 and #7 outlets. I realized the pumps are no longer shutting off with my settings. In fact, once they are on, the only way to turn them off is by unplugging them.

Can somebody please tell me if I plug my pumps into #4 and #8 outlets if this will solve my problem. But if I do this, will my lights work properly and come on and off when I set these.

[Konadog]

Channels 4 and 8 are true mechanical relays which will turn ON/OFF with low power devices. All other channels are triac relays that sometimes won't release properly on low power devices. Depending on what type of lights/ballast you have will affect if they will work properly. Most likely they will work fine.

[n2585722]

You can also try surge suppressors between the power bar and the pumps. This has been known to help in some cases.

Danny